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191 caregivers with ALS experience found near Haddam

ALS, or Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis/Lou Gehrig's disease, is a neurodegenerative disorder affecting nerve cells and voluntary muscle function. Symptoms of this progressive disease usually appear between the ages of 40 and 70 and include muscle stiffness and weakness, spontaneous contractions, and cramping eventually leading to complete paralysis. Caregivers are critical partners, promoting communication, hygiene, and mobility. They can assist with nonverbal exchange, grooming, and transportation needs, including use of wheelchairs and canes.

I'm a great caregiver because it's in my heart. My mother was diagnosed with colon cancer in 2000, she couldn't afford home care so I took on the roll. She passed in 2010 an that's when I knew what I wanted to do. I helped family, friends and neighbors for awhile , then I went to Stone Academy An got certified. I love helping others , it's not just a job to me I LOVE IT.

Highly trained nursing student with hands-on training in the hospital, long term, and rehabilitation setting. Committed to patient recovery and wellness, working in collaboration with clinical staff to facilitate customized care plans. Desired to utilize my skill-set to enhance my diversity in an analytical and systemic environment.

Im a very passionate caring person. I enjoy helping people have a better quality of life in the comfort of their own home. I started cargiving for my grandmother at the age of twelve. I have many years experience in this field.

I love making a different in the lives of others. After caring for my father for five years in Africa, I realized this is a profession that I'm good at and passionate about. When working with my father, I developed patience and empathy, and also have been working as a caregiver for about 5 years with a lot of experience. In the event of an emergency, I would recall the training I have learned and immediately follow the standard protocol and call 9-1-1 if needed. I have active CPR certification, so I feel confident performing that, If required

I feel I am a great caregiver because I care about the person as a whole and do not treat them as an object. Also, in almost 25 years I have a wide variety of experiences in a variety of settings. I have taken care of all age groups and have enjoyed all of it for various reasons. I began 5 years after my mother had passed and I had assisted in her care. My training began after leaving the printing industry. Now, I have come to a pinnacle and am attempting nursing school.

I'm a very caring person I care about my elderly people I make them feel at home and I just love to be around them and I love going out and join the outside world I have a 86 year old grandmother who I take care of I like to cook clean and just have fun and I like going to the park and going for walks I'm just outgoing person

Responsible and highly dependable Health Aide with a successful track- record of providing bedside care, nutritional assistance to clients, excellent communication skills demonstrated by years of experience in healthcare. Recognize for ability to communicate with customers in the Retail Field; able to make difficult decision in a stressful situations; highly organized and productive with efficient work habit; exemplary problem solving skills with enthusiasms, confident, energetic and eager to bring administration skills to a fast growing company.

As a young adult all I knew was my grandmother.
She taught me everything I knew until she got sick.
Her body started to break down and I had to take care of her.
I prepared her meals, breakfast and dinner and gave her showers also dressed her.
She got really bad and she was forced into a nursing home because nobody was able to give her the proper care she needed.
She passed away in the nursing home.
I felt nothing but guilt that I didn't have the skills to take care of her so she could be comfortable at her own home.
So I made an effort to be the best CNA for others on this planet. So their families can get proper care in the comfort of their homes.

I really have compassion for patients especially thee elderly.I really feel good when I help someone who can't help themselves. I'm very proud of myself when I put a smile or make someone happy.That's my goal to help and make sure I do all I can to help someone in need of my care.

I enjoy taking care of sick people and the ones who can't do for them selves. Talking to them. Help them to do what they can't manage to do anymore. I am reliable caring and a very hard worker. I go above and beyond for my residents to make sure they are safe and comfortable at all times

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